This Seiko Comes Out The Box And UNDER THE KNIFE!

[@hotshoe32]

Best looking Tuna I’ve seen. Going shopping …

[@jackdaw3173]

Morning mate...you've said it before many times.."what a difference a piece of glass makes"..I did exactly the same to my shimmery blue dialed,save the ocean turtle..elevated it by 100 percent. There is something about seikos design dna...once you put a domed sapphire in,throw a strapcode on and you have a watch that really can hold its own.all the best mate!

[@WATCHingJames]

You are giving me some confidence to start tinkering with watches a bit more. Thanks Jody

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Doooooo iiiiiit James!

[@andreasthoms5350]

Normally Seiko and Citizen divers have fat spring bars , if you wear these watches with an usual size spring bar a long time that way, which is thinner , the holes can show wear , especially when you have titanium cases .

[@johnsrabe]

Jody, you’re so right about the color for you. This is spot on. And thanks for the video … I’m always a bit scared to get into a watch and this kind of tip-to-tail video is reassuring and helpful.

[@jefferyneu3915]

Great review of a cool diver. I love the rubber keepers. The metal keepers are scratch magnets.

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

Nice watch. The watch face looks a lot like the Bulova Sea King (96b228).

[@jayeyesacks1604]

I have the exact same model, and am now planning on this mod/upgrade--the double dome almost always gives off a slightly vintage vibe and really boosts the look of this piece. Had a chuckle over the crystal manufacturer's warning---"Note: please avoid violent impact". I'll do my best...

[@frankyz007]

Seiko tuna Solar or auto are one of my favourite models of Seiko... and moding them are easy because there are so many accessoiries to fond to change them like few casio...

[@Razor_Burn]

IMHO you made the right choice as the steel/grey one looks much nicer and the added touch of sapphire and new strap is the upgrade Seiko should've made but a fun video none the less. Great mod Jody!

[@sinjinadams2862]

For me, blue has always been my favorite color dial especially faded blue to black dials. But I love seeing what other people like.

[@markplayford5836]

Looks great Jody and you make it look so easy. Can’t even count how many times I have put the strap on the wrong way round, so your not alone there. The Barton’s really are great. 👏👏👏

[@charles_the_elder]

Very nice job. I have a Seiko diver that I did the same thing. Pop in a sapphire crystal and it looks like a different watch.

[@stevezodiac575]

Hey Dr Jody, nice to see you doing another great mod! And can I say, good decision to sell the blue street series for the silver and grey! I always thought the blue street series missed the mark. But what a coincidence - 5 mins before I was looking at the same silver and grey 'J' model (perhaps from the same site, although now $294) and contemplating modding it - while wearing my 'Save the Ocean' blue tuna SNE518P1! I love the hands and indices on the SNE541J - reminiscent of the 62MAS I think! But the (simple) mod I was contemplating was a stainless shroud and bracelet, but now I'm thinking with sapphire too! Although I still haven't 'pulled the trigger', yet.. Update - 12 days later - $265 AU from Starbuy this weekend - it's on its way!

[@KK-71]

Really like that colour way. I'm going to keep an eye out for one.

[@raymondrichardson6061]

I have this very watch, my first lockdown weakness. Love it. Accuracy is way beyond that stated. A couple of seconds in years. Fantastic. I did grow to find the look a bit spiky,vso put a steel shroud on. Gives it a more premium look. Yellow silicone strap. Perfect Summer grab n go.

[@renelange7050]

Impressive how easy you make the change look…for further ‘update’ you could consider changing the shroud to stainless steel matching the bezel. It makes for a completely different look.

[@samcarr218]

Very amateur modder here, really excited to see another mod from you! Hoping for more in the new year. Thanks for letting the rest of us live vicariously through you!

[@pewpew7711]

How do you find out the size of the sapphire crystal you need because I have a citizen watch I want to change from hard lex to Sapphire but I don't know the size that I would need or how to go about finding out what sizes it is

[@JMK15]

Felt the same about the blue. Nice watch. But this one is really nice. Looks great. But the blue you got a tremendous deal on at the time of purchase.

[@leath25]

Nice looking watch jordy.nice touch with the saphire crystal.

[@tablameister]

Thanks for the video - you are a braver man than I for changing out the crystal by yourself. From what I saw in the video, the domed sapphire seems to provide more bounce back (not less), but if you are happy with it, that is all that counts.

[@jefferyneu3915]

Nicely done mod! Those Barton Elite straps are amazing. I love the keeper locking onto the end of the strap, leaving no tail sticking out.

[@adamdorney5143]

Absolutely love this one. I've modded one of mine (the white one in the series) I have the darker patina version which I want to mod now. That said I'd love to see this on a steel shroud

[@superdario2425]

Nice. Ive got an Arnie Padi, similar sort of thing, ive heard that sapphire crystals with AR can affect the solar charging, is that a load of rubbish?

[@davidkimrasmussen]

So impressive how you do these, I tried once with an invicta pro diver, and failed miserably. Had fun though 😁

[@jurieprinsloo9618]

Nicely done, Jody. I have recently upgraded my Casio Duro with a sapphire crystal and it makes a world of difference, looks a real step up in quality and it gets noticed by friends now, which was not the case previously. Then, @justonemorewatch have you looked at the Seiko SUT403P1 mini tuna, yet? Same distinct tuna style but in 38mm form with no date. I am a real fan of sub 40mm cases and I think this might just be on the horizon for me in 2023.

[@ozludo]

If you can stand the extra weight, Namoki sell a steel shroud for this. They look super.

[@BrianHoney]

Wow-/ looks so good with the sapphire! Definitely need to find one of these…

[@jameseisen9371]

Jody I've been looking at Sekonda watches in the UK ..... Look to be good value for those living through the 'cost of loving crisis'.....

[@dmks2146]

looks fab. they also look cool shroudless. a friend of mine had one of these die due to a broken plastic cog in the movement which put me off of getting one.

[@stevezodiac575]

I have several - they are all good so far! Go for it $265 AU at Starbuy this weekend

[@talegunrdav]

What does modern due to the warrantee?

[@SingleTrackMined]

The patient lives! Dr. Jody with another successful operation. Cheers from frosty Florida!

[@Mrcxlixo]

Well done Jody. I always love watching your videos. I'm thinking of changing the glass on my PADI and this video is spot on. 👍

[@andrewhughes798]

I owned an sbbn031 (proper tuna) which had a beautiful domed hardlex but sold it cos I couldn’t justify the value tied up in it with all the other modded seikos I was accumulating. After a while I bought a cheap sne497 to replace it but was disappointed both with the flat, lifeless hardlex and the plastic shroud - it looked like a toy. I Modded the watch with a double dome sapphire with clear AR and a 316l stainless shroud from Ali which for $30 odd bucks is incredibly well made and it absolutely transforms the Watch’s appearance to something similar to the sbbn in terms of quality. I suggest you go the shroud Jody!- It will match your stainless bezel insert very nicely and I suspect will transform it like it did mine.

[@richc4349]

I have the sne497 and also replaced the shroud with a metal ali express replacement and agree that it transformed the watch. I assume the crystal Jody uses in the video is the same fit? I know it's 29mm but unsure which thickness to go with? As someone with the same watch, would you advise me with which crystal you went with. Thanks.

[@andrewhughes798]

@@richc4349 I used the CT061 crystal with clear AR from seikomods- specifies it’s for the solar tuna/SNE series

[@chriscon8463]

Great job! I like either sapphire or acrylic. I either want it to be scratch proof, or I want the be able to polish scratches out! I hate mineral crystal because it scratches, yet I can’t polish them out.

[@rodiow369]

Had the blue one too and moved it on, Great looking watches but slight niggle for me was actual viewable dial size, trying to set exact time, maybe just me but dial is smaller than you might think, also disappointed with lume for a Seiko.

[@MrShinobi797]

Good job Jody! 👍

[@Smokey_A]

First, you pick up the same positive display bluetooth square Gshock as I did, now you get the same solar tuna. I think I get why I watch this channel. You have excellent taste. ;)

[@julianb1474]

I liked the look of this, but I build my own watches now. Luckily for me there is a clone case and dial on Ali. So together with appropriate hands and a NH35 movement I'm going to have the word's first "solar" automatic! I've also ordered another Hemsut nylon strap which you should try. Well made and very comfortable. Including the strap I've spent the equivalent of $110 US.

[@honandave]

I have the same street series tuna watch in green but i am finding the case back impossible to get off. I have the same tool as Jody is using and also one of the steel three prong openers and i have found the notches too shallow and the opener just slips off. I have never had this issue on any other Seiko watch. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@khonjel_singh]

Tuna design is so brutalist that shark mesh is the only bracelet/strap combo I can picture it with.

[@The_OG_James]

That is a great looking watch. Much prefer it over the previous blue version you had!

[@lefroy1]

Loads better than the blue one Jody. That dial and bezel are gorgeous.

[@neilbotha3527]

Great video as always Jody. I bought the same SNE when you bought yours, but like you, just didn’t get on with the blue so mine too had also been moved on

[@kevinphenix1]

Looks really good, much better than the blue one you had before

[@mikej5959]

You say divers extension a lot. Does that mean a no tool adjustment? Can you show that more often? You say it with very inexpensive watches but ive only seen it on more expensive ones.

[@flim2702]

Where to get that shirt?

[@oak6845]

Jody: scrap all your old wore out silicon Barton strap for Dassari Double Textured FKM Rubber Strap. Absolutely the softest and most comfortable and the texture on the strap brought a much more expensive look to my Seiko Street Turtle! By the way this Seiko Solar Turtle is by far one of the most accurate timepieces I ever own and I owned thousands of the four decades!

[@G-rig6969]

Those look pretty good, most straps aren't cheap. Was looking at the steeldive rubber waffle strap, cheap direct from their site but not sure the blue would match well enough. Obviously silicone would be better..

[@jeffcell282002]

Jody where can i buy that shirt?

[@SeventhShin]

I’ve spotted this many a time when looking for a Tuna, one of my favorite versions; options get far more limited when you go down in size sadly.

[@Great-Scott]

Really terrific looking piece, Jody. When I have the time, I plan on modding three of my Zelos SF40s. God bless me! :)

[@Mrletmehelp]

That's an insane price! These were going for near 400 around here in the US not long back

[@scottbeckett4190]

How much fun was that! Thanks Jody!

[@Dustin732]

The watch looks great with a domed crystal!

[@seandavie3672]

I reckon the flecto is worse. It picks up the reflection at most angles, whereas the original only at some angles, plus the Hardlex had a nice little bevel. I do prefer a subtle dome, but have never scratched a Hardlex crystal, I think it gets unfairly knocked!

[@G-rig6969]

Yeah hard to say.. everyone knows sapphire is better, depends if you like flat or not

[@stefpix]

Great job. I would love it even more with a steel shroud.

[@christopherjohnson4276]

Seiko surgery! Thank you for sharing this Jody, I haven't the balls to do this stuff yet. YET! 😂

[@lukewalker1051]

I do like your mod more than going from Hardlex to sapphire because the dome adds character...I own the big brother Tuna 300mm with domed Hardlex from the factory that I prefer from the new re-issue Tuna 300mm with flat sapphire. The Tuna 300 is such an icon, I will likely never flip this watch. But to complete your solar Tuna, I personally would replace the plastic shroud. Should be able to find a suitable metal replacement on the web. I know enterprising aftermarket suppliers make them. Happy New Year!

[@scottlewis2372]

Well done, Jody. I like the grey better than the blue, as well. What watch were you wearing in the intro?

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Nice Job, Jody! Well done. 👍

[@GinkgoJoe]

Great show, Jody. A huge step up from the blue one! 👍

[@brianmsahin]

That was well worth the upgrade Jody. It looks great. 👍👍

[@lancetews1173]

Glad to see you swapped the blue tuna for a much better looking one, I just bought the same one for the same price so no doubt from the same place, I might wait until I have a few scratches on the Hardlex before I swap out the crystal though.

[@Erick925]

I own a Seiko Street Tuna as well (black version) and it’s such a fun tough looking piece. Yours came out great Jody! 🙌🏽

[@stujo718]

I have this on wrist as I watch the vid. 🤩. Well done, I love the strap as a daily no metal keeper is nice. I would love to go full metal jacket, 🤔.

[@pauln0371]

I see the Chapter Ring is still slightly out. That's my biggest bugbear with Seiko watches in general. I have a SKX009 and TBF until they sort out the quality misalignment issue's. I won't be buying another...

[@ikiboisart]

Just noticed that the gloves really fits your hands unbelievably well. It’s like coated. 😮

[@FFHB]

Good taste, Sir! Less is more. Most tuna mods are messing with the shroud. In this case it harmonizes with the black strap flawlessly. You make modding look easy and not because of speeding up the video. Good job! 👍

[@deanleutscher6384]

Please add a link to your t-shirts.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

I'm a fan of blue watches but this is definitely a better looking piece than the previous! Almost getting to pro level with these mods now Jody

[@A.Campbell]

I got myself the Arnie in the boxing day sales...love it

[@kevinr206]

I like the look of the flat hardlex better

[@BigT71]

Me too. I guess we are weirdos 😂

[@MartinOcando]

Do you have a link where I can find it at around US$200? All I can find on eBay are 299 and up.

[@DarrenBates]

Great stuff Jody! Always tempted to give my Seiko 5s the sapphire upgrade but terrified I'd make a balls of it. Took me long enough to master things like bracelet adjustments and still not quite confident when it comes to pin and collars.

[@hotshoe32]

You can do it! Practice on a Casio Duro!

[@JessicaKStark]

I'm hoping to get a sapphire crystal mod done on my SNJ025 Arnie eventually. Probably going to have someone else do it though, I don't have the tools or experience to do it myself. I ended up swapping the strap for an Uncle Seiko GL831 that's really nice.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

It's crazy how those 2 small mods made it much better

[@andycapsphotos]

Is it me, or is the top "pip" miss aligned? Just slightly to the left...

[@stevenschoenfeld2331]

Another great video Jody! I have a question: when you swap out these straps on a Seiko "Diver's" watch do you ever change the spring bar in the new strap for a Seiko "fat boy" spring bar so it fits better in the larger lug whole? I tend to worry about it and with a Barton silicon quick-release spring bar I take it out and squeeze in the fat boy (or a slim fat boy which still has the thicker head). Do you think I need to bother?

[@G-rig6969]

Yay, glad you got another one.. love the dimensions doesn't feel too big.. awesome watches. The blue was pretty legible but returned mine - not hitting the indices no good for OCD. The blue sapphire may look good on my Padi:P

[@blabot]

Good job, Doctor.

[@ricardochaveste7367]

Looks magnificent my friend now you have proper Tuna ,much better looking 👌 perfection, future purchase.

[@ericsherer3505]

That's the first Tuna I have seen that I would like.

[@samuelkim2611]

Excellent job !!!

[@frankgregory8891]

Should be 10 month power reserve?

[@robedmunds7163]

I like the tool look of these watches, about the only Seiko I would buy these days as I feel they are overpriced now and you can get the generic movement in better cases.

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

Personally I would have gone with flat sapphire, as the flecto from domed crystals makes the dial less legible. But it looks great nonetheless 👍🏼

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Looks great with that bezel.

[@drebarthelotte5712]

Great choice. I like this one more aswell. Enjoy it 😁

[@Justme0495]

Wow that seconds hand though!

[@clinttugaff7827]

Wait Jody how is the lug to lug smaller than the diameter? Just asking :) cheers

[@clinttugaff7827]

Hi Jody I don’t have telegram :) but I’m already so happy for your reply. I will also use the knowledge to mod my skx ti sapphire glass.

[@jimlima4066]

Nice looking Tuna👍

[@hdjnfirnfnhdhdjjdkdk9349]

Abracadabraaaaa!!!🥁🥁🥁 Exactly the same!!!😉😁😂

[@ramr7051]

Man I'm desperate to get this watch, but no way to obtain them in Germany

[@littlsuprstr]

The solar tunas are great.

[@shawnholloway2410]

Great video! I really enjoy the mod videos.

[@Dirty_Sanchez_]

Will this method work for my 2nd gen Monster? And as usual, great video Jody.

[@Tom_H327]

I'm like you Jody. Blue is so beautiful, until I put it on my wrist. Then I really don't like it. I recently bought a Citizen Promaster with the blue dial ( I got it for $145 which is a steal of a deal). Got it on the wrist and hated the color. I haven't worn it since. Bummer.

[@konstantinosargyropoulos887]

Hello 👋 well you certainly make it look like very easy 😉. Very nice 👍

[@Steve-qs9eq]

Should have replaced that crystal gasket though.